What should a sentry do with calls from posts farther away than his own?

• A. Repeat them
• B. Ignore them
• C. Record them
• D. Report them to a supervisor

Answer: (A)

Relaying the message by repeating it is how a sentry keeps the communication chain alive and accurate when a call is intended for a post farther away. When you repeat, you ensure the distant post hears the exact details, you confirm the message is correctly conveyed, and you reduce the chance of misunderstanding due to distance, noise, or signal issues. This immediate relay is more effective than ignoring the call, and it goes beyond merely recording, which doesn’t get the information to the right person. Reporting to a supervisor is appropriate only if there’s a problem with the call or you can’t relay it for some reason, but for routine distant calls, repeating the message promptly keeps operations moving smoothly.